Building a Tow Rig - Page 6

82 Toy · 01-27-08, 07:13 PM

man that is going to be one sweet setup when you are done. diggin it

D'Animal · 01-27-08, 09:03 PM

I spent most of the day re-routing the wiring and hooking everthing back up correctly.

D'Animal · 01-27-08, 09:05 PM

I finished the front wiring and now it is time to do all the wiring in the rear as well as connect the fuel sender to the fuel gauge, etc.

Here is a straight on shot.

gladly · 01-28-08, 12:04 AM

where'd you get the front bumper, it looks to be the same as the ones on all the gov't trucks up here

D'Animal · 01-28-08, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gladly

where'd you get the front bumper, it looks to be the same as the ones on all the gov't trucks up here

It is very stout but it looks home made to me. I found it in a vehicle scrap yard while I was shopping for T-Case shifter linkage. The owner said I could have it since it was to heavy to move.

megolfer · 01-29-08, 09:53 PM

Good to see that you got the headlights working, was it the dimmer switch???

D'Animal · 01-29-08, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by megolfer

Good to see that you got the headlights working, was it the dimmer switch???

Highbeams work, Low Beams don't with the "new" switch.

Hottrod81 · 01-29-08, 10:14 PM

You can just unhook a light on both sides and then you'll have lowbeams, LOL. The body lines match up surprisingly well with those aftermarket fenders.

made4surf · 01-30-08, 01:39 PM

Man... I want a bumper like that for my 60.

BTW, outstanding buildup!

D'Animal · 01-30-08, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by made4surf

Man... I want a bumper like that for my 60.

With the 8274 winch it weighs a little over 300lbs.

made4surf · 01-30-08, 09:06 PM

WOW!

I would definitly need a chiropractor after install.

D'Animal · 01-30-08, 09:24 PM

LOL!

Try to hold it in pace while you fabricate the mounting brackets.

(I used an air powered vehicle lift.)

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Originally Posted by made4surf

WOW!

I would definitly need a chiropractor after install.

jfz80 · 02-11-08, 07:55 PM

wow ...... wish i could just throw together a tow rig from the parts i had around here, sometimes it seems as if there is enough. but one ? The wife wouldnt let you buy a new tow rig but you could buy an old truck, an old frame, rebuild some axles, new springs, .........

but im diggin the results, looks sweet and definately oughta get the job done.

D'Animal · 02-12-08, 07:31 AM

I'm ashamed to say that I had most of the stuff already. I have been accumulating parts for a number of years to do this. A few of the obsticles I did not plan for so new parts had to be bought.

I'm looking for the plate that goes between the output shafts for the NP205 T-case. That is what is holding everything up right now. It requires the "L" shaped plate and not the flat straight plate.

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Originally Posted by jfz80

The wife wouldnt let you buy a new tow rig but you could buy an old truck, an old frame, rebuild some axles, new springs, .........

but im diggin the results, looks sweet and definately oughta get the job done.

D'Animal · 02-14-08, 09:02 PM

I found the bracket I needed today and "borrowed" it from a buddies rig.

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Originally Posted by D'Animal

I'm looking for the plate that goes between the output shafts for the NP205 T-case. That is what is holding everything up right now. It requires the "L" shaped plate and not the flat straight plate.

I also registered it and ordered a personlized license plate.

mookie · 02-15-08, 12:05 PM

that green utility bed looks like it came off an old ma-bell truck...

D'Animal · 02-15-08, 03:47 PM

USFS Bed off of the Vista Grand Hotshots Superintendents truck of Crew 51 in District 5. It was a few years old thought.

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Originally Posted by mookie

that green utility bed looks like it came off an old ma-bell truck...

D'Animal · 02-17-08, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'Animal

I'm looking for the plate that goes between the output shafts for the NP205 T-case. That is what is holding everything up right now. It requires the "L" shaped plate and not the flat straight plate.

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'Animal

I found the bracket I needed today and "borrowed" it from a buddies rig.

I even made the brackets and shift linkage.

D'Animal · 02-17-08, 11:11 PM

More pics

DWitcher · 02-19-08, 10:42 PM

Hey that cab looks nice and dry.

D'Animal · 02-21-08, 07:27 AM

The tranny hump is installed. Now I'm looking for a correct vintage seat.

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Originally Posted by DWitcher

Hey that cab looks nice and dry.

DWitcher · 02-21-08, 10:58 AM

I'll keep a look out for ya.

kling-on · 02-23-08, 11:58 AM

that is so COOL lookin I like it alot

FRIZZLEFRY · 02-27-08, 07:25 PM

That thing is sweet

You gonna wheel it at Moonlight this year?

FRIZZLEFRY · 02-27-08, 07:32 PM

That thing is sweet

You gonna wheel it at Moonlight this year?

D'Animal · 02-27-08, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FRIZZLEFRY

That thing is sweet

You gonna wheel it at Moonlight this year?

Shoot this is just my Tow rig.

I plan on wheeling the FJ45 Extended Cab at Moonlight this year.

01-27-08, 09:03 PM	#152
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,056	I spent most of the day re-routing the wiring and hooking everthing back up correctly. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

01-27-08, 09:05 PM	#153
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,056	I finished the front wiring and now it is time to do all the wiring in the rear as well as connect the fuel sender to the fuel gauge, etc. Here is a straight on shot. Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

01-29-08, 09:53 PM	#156
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01-30-08, 01:39 PM	#159
made4surf IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 307	Man... I want a bumper like that for my 60. BTW, outstanding buildup! __________________ 1985 fj60, 6.2 military diesel, NV4500, long range fuel tank, Frankenstein 3" lift mostly OME, Con ferr roof rack.

01-30-08, 09:06 PM	#161
made4surf IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 307	WOW! I would definitly need a chiropractor after install. __________________ 1985 fj60, 6.2 military diesel, NV4500, long range fuel tank, Frankenstein 3" lift mostly OME, Con ferr roof rack.

01-27-08, 07:13 PM	#151
82 Toy IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17	man that is going to be one sweet setup when you are done. diggin it

02-11-08, 07:55 PM	#163
jfz80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: la punta alto TLCA# 16634 Posts: 1,652	wow ...... wish i could just throw together a tow rig from the parts i had around here, sometimes it seems as if there is enough. but one ? The wife wouldnt let you buy a new tow rig but you could buy an old truck, an old frame, rebuild some axles, new springs, ......... but im diggin the results, looks sweet and definately oughta get the job done. __________________ 95 FZJ-80 Lifted, Locked, armored,37'd, blown and bigelow enhanced ; single digit MPG wondermobile 72 FJ-55 IPOR bumpers/sliders, SOA, 3'' BL, 8274, and a big ole F'n engine, 35' (for sale) 92 P/U stock, lil lady owned, gas miser/DD/worker aka tiny tim

02-15-08, 12:05 PM	#166
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02-17-08, 11:11 PM	#169
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,056	More pics Attached Images __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

02-19-08, 10:42 PM	#170
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02-21-08, 10:58 AM	#172
DWitcher IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bakersfield CA. Posts: 222	I'll keep a look out for ya. __________________ Student of the PIGG '68 FJ55 '72 FJ55 '73 FJ40< newest addition "Fish on!".

02-23-08, 11:58 AM	#173
kling-on Kool Arrow Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pimpin part in SanAntonio TX TLCA# 15374 Posts: 1,425	that is so COOL lookin I like it alot __________________ 82 FJ60 OME Heavy 33BFG's 410's & quicklock ARB bull & side bars and warn 12k down for repairs 85 FJ60 Trail beater SM 420 crawler box lockers 456,38's bobed & choped with a Metal Tech cage 85 SR5 new DD want am I thinkin GIT-R-DONE!!!! TLCA #15374 low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS www.jkcustoms.com

02-27-08, 07:25 PM	#174
FRIZZLEFRY IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Clovis,Ca Posts: 332	That thing is sweet You gonna wheel it at Moonlight this year? __________________ Just a little more Chevy than most Cruisers The Woohoodilly-69 FJ55,350/465/203/205,Dana 60 w/ARB,Dana70 w/Detroit,5.86s,on 42" IROKs The Chacha-08 FJ Cruiser,Sandstorm,all stock for now

02-27-08, 07:32 PM	#175
FRIZZLEFRY IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Clovis,Ca Posts: 332	That thing is sweet You gonna wheel it at Moonlight this year? __________________ Just a little more Chevy than most Cruisers The Woohoodilly-69 FJ55,350/465/203/205,Dana 60 w/ARB,Dana70 w/Detroit,5.86s,on 42" IROKs The Chacha-08 FJ Cruiser,Sandstorm,all stock for now

03-15-08, 12:54 AM	#177
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